From the Experts

Below you will find links to more in-depth articles covering topics on subtypes of BDD, issues related to treatment, and more. The articles in this section were written by mental health professionals and researchers who are experts in BDD. We would like to thank all of our contributors to this excellent resource.

• Subtypes of BDD:

  • Muscle Dysmorphia
  • Speaking Out: Muscle Dysmorphia in the Gay community
  • BDD by Proxy

• BDD Treatment Issues:

  • Medication for BDD: Frequently Asked Questions
  • “Am I Okay Today?” — BDD and Self Esteem
  • Cosmetic Treatments and BDD

• General:

  • Cross Cultural Aspects of BDD
  • Impact of BDD
  • A Problem of Perception: What Research Tells Us About BDD

•  Co-Occurring Disorders:

  • The Body as a Prison: Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

• Research:

  • NEW!! The Roles of Bullying and Victimization in OCD and BDD: An International Sample